NIESR suggests the GDP graph may be moving in a different direction

NIESR predicts UK GDP growth accelerating in April

Hopes that the UK economy can consolidate the growth of 0.3 per cent seen in the first quarter have gained credence through NIESR's latest estimate that suggests the UK economy grew by 0.8% in the three months to the end of April.

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ITEM Club predicts 8.5% increase in business lending in 2014

The Item Club expects business lending to increase over the next two years

The ITEM Club says business lending will rise by 3.5 per cent in 2013 and by 8.5 per cent in 2014 helped by an improvement in credit conditions.

Will the new FLS mean more business lending or help landlords?

Sir Mervyn King has announced the FLS will be extended until 2015

The Bank of England has announced that it is to extend the Funding for Lending Scheme until January 2015 with more incentives to lend to small businesses.

Government borrowing down marginally at £120.6bn in 2012-13

Goldman Sachs boss says Osborne must stay the course on austerity

Fitch questions if UK economy can return to sustainable growth

Osborne faces double blow of missing debt target and triple-dip

Lending to business falls by £4.8bn, BoE may extend FLS

IMF says UK must slow austerity as Fitch cuts AAA rating

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How payday loan firms can improve their reputation

Payday loan companies need to improve their reputation

The past five years have been a financial struggle for the majority of the UK, with the recession having a large impact on unemployment figures and banks lending less, people are looking for other means of cash flow to keep them afloat.

Clear Christmas debt quicker with a balance transfer credit card

Switching to a balance transfer credit card can help you clear your debt quicker

Next week sees the arrival of credit card statements detailing Christmas spending. If you are dreading the arrival of your bill consider switching to a balance transfer credit card.

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